Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, this isn't about changing the rules to get things done. This is about changing the rules to hide what is done and who has done it. This rule would change what is going to happen shortly here, which is a bill that provides another $1 trillion to State and local governments in addition to the funds provided under the CARES Act. Now, much of the $1 trillion already sent to the States has yet to be spent. Take my home State of Pennsylvania, Mr. Speaker, where the Governor there has withheld CARES Act funding and extorted the counties to go along with his indefinite shutdown, the untimely deaths of hundreds and thousands in nursing homes, and the bankruptcy of many of our citizens. This unnecessary and unconstitutional mandate has resulted in 1.8 million Pennsylvanians losing their jobs. We are fifth in population, number one in unemployment, and one or two in untimely deaths in nursing homes. Despite all the CARES Act funds that we have already given, 41 days is what it takes, on the average, for somebody to receive unemployment benefits run by the State. More money isn't going to help anything here, Mr. Speaker, not one more cent. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.”